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Crucial Conversations Workshop

An interactive workshop that equips participants with a practical toolkit for handling high-stakes conversations where opinions differ and emotions run strong. Drawing from the bestselling book "Crucial Conversations" by Patterson, Grenny, McMillan and Switzler, participants move through the core frameworks of the methodology, practising each one against realistic senior leadership scenarios.

120 minutes
8-16 people
intermediate
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What You'll Achieve with the Crucial Conversations Workshop

Real outcomes that transform your team

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Increased ability to navigate high-stakes conversations effectively.

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Reduction in unresolved conflicts among team members.

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Enhanced trust and collaboration within leadership teams.

When to Use the Crucial Conversations Workshop

Perfect for these situations and team challenges

A senior leader needing to address team performance issues candidly.

An executive facing pushback on a strategic decision from peers.

How the Crucial Conversations Workshop Works

A step-by-step breakdown of the workshop process

1Step 1: The Conversations We Dodge

Surface the reality that participants are avoiding important conversations, introducing the characteristics of crucial conversations.

2Step 2: Start with Heart

Help participants clarify their intentions before entering crucial conversations, ensuring they understand what they want for themselves, others, and the relationship.

3Step 3: Master My Stories

Teach participants to distinguish between observable facts and the stories they tell themselves, promoting clarity over assumptions in conversations.

4Step 4: Make it Safe

Equip participants with tools to restore safety in conversations when emotions run high, allowing for better dialogue and understanding.

Key Topics Covered in the Crucial Conversations Workshop

crucial conversationsleadership communicationhigh-stakes dialogueemotional intelligenceconflict resolution

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Faster decision-making processes due to improved dialogue.

A manager wanting to provide constructive feedback to a high-performing employee.

A leadership team aiming to improve open communication and challenge each other more effectively.

An HR professional designing leadership development programs focused on communication skills.

Team Problems the Crucial Conversations Workshop Solves

Say goodbye to these common team challenges

Avoidance of crucial conversations causing stagnation in team dynamics.

Ineffective communication leading to unresolved conflicts.

Emotional reactions hindering honest dialogue.

Lack of structured frameworks for addressing sensitive issues.

5Step 5: STATE My Path

Introduce the STATE framework for effectively sharing tough issues, guiding participants in structured dialogue that invites others into the conversation.

6Step 6: Explore Others' Paths

Provide tools to draw out the other person's perspective when they become defensive or silent, enhancing communication and understanding.

7Step 7: Move to Action and Personal Commitment

Ensure participants create actionable plans for real conversations they will have, reinforcing commitment to follow through on their learnings.

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